ADHRB submits written statement to the Human Rights Council on Bahrain

On the occasion of the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, ADHRB in conjunction with partner organizations submitted a written statement to the Council regarding human rights in Bahrain, and the abuse of anti-terror legislation. Please continue reading for the full text, or click here to read a PDF of the statement. Bahrain: Abusing[…]

ADHRB at HRC: Bahrain’s lack of cooperation with UN human rights mechanisms and bodies

On March 23, 2016, at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, Diam Abou-Diab delivered an oral intervention during the Item 10 General Debate on behalf of ADHRB, Alsalam Foundation, BCHR, and BIRD, in which she called the Council’s attention to Bahrain’s continued lack of cooperation with the UN human rights mechanisms and bodies.[…]

ADHRB at HRC: Bahrain’s concerning human rights situation

On March 23, 2016, at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, Isabel Cerda Marcos delivered an oral intervention during the Item 2 General Debate on behalf of Alsalam Foundation, ADHRB, BCHR, and BIRD, in which she echoed the High Commissioner in his assessment on the concerning nature of Bahrain’s human rights situation, and[…]

Survey claims Bahrain is “best country for expatriates,” ignores human rights violations

On March 12, a survey conducted by the Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) ranked Bahrain as the “best country in the world for expats.” According to the state-run Bahrain News Agency (BNA), 66 percent of those expatriates surveyed said they were “very happy” to live in the country. The BNA notes that “the kingdom[…]

ADHRB at HRC: Use of Excessive Force Against Children

On March 8, 2016, at the 31st session of the Human Rights Council, Mrs. Seddiqa al-Jazeeri delivered an oral intervention on behalf of ADHRB, BIRD, and BCHR during the Item 3 Clustered Debate on Violence Against Children, and the Rights of the Child. She spoke about the Government of Bahrain’s continuing use of excessive force against demonstrators[…]